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Deflated old basketball on black background. Reflection.

It’s time to abolish the NBA draft

A major part of the problem surrounding the NBA Draft is the language used to talk about its players.

On May 11, 2022 by Kahron Spearman

IRL
Tony Smith

Life after sports: The challenging transition from pro athlete to normal person

Without their sport at the center of everything they do, retired professional athletes risk losing their sense of purpose and self-identity.

On Apr 28, 2022 by John Scott Lewinski

IRL
New York Knicks' Mitchell Robinson, left, and Orlando Magic's Ignas Brazdeikis battle for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Orlando, Fla

‘We here’: How Knicks superfans forged a new era of coverage for their favorite team

'To have this voice, as an African American, and that influence, means everything to me.'

On Apr 10, 2022 by Lee Escobedo

IRL
Zion Williamson

How NBA meme culture foretells an increasingly problematic present and future

The troubling tale of Zion Williamson.

On Feb 25, 2022 by Kahron Spearman

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Ben Simmons

‘These teams are workplaces’: The resignation of Ben Simmons, and why Philadelphia won’t accept it

The NBA star looks for an exit.

On Oct 29, 2021 by Kahron Spearman

IRL
Brain scan with Jumpman logo in center

Why your brain is wired to think Jordan is better than LeBron

'People who are my students' age, the Gen Z-ers, do not know anything about Michael Jordan.'

On Oct 22, 2021 by Kahron Spearman

Internet Culture
Draymon Green smiling

‘That goes against everything America stands for’: What Draymond Green gets wrong about freedom

The NBA star's viral speech is a troublingly limited take.

On Oct 15, 2021 by Kahron Spearman

IRL
Marjorie Taylor Greene next to a tweet criticizing her over her tweet that called the NBA 'fascist' and compared COVID to HIV.

‘Boy oh boy this is stupid’: Marjorie Taylor Greene tries to talk basketball, compares COVID to HIV

She also made a false equivalency between COVID and HIV.

On Oct 15, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
Kyrie Irving in front of COVID-19 vaccine vials

Why Kyrie Irving suddenly supercharged the NBA’s anti-vax movement

The social media black hole is having real-world consequences.

On Oct 4, 2021 by Kahron Spearman

IRL
Sen. Ted Cruz next to a screenshot of someone criticizing his #YourBodyYourChoice tweet about NBA players not getting the COVID vaccine.

‘Unless it comes to abortion, amirite?’: Ted Cruz criticized for using #YourBodyYourChoice hashtag

''Your body your choice' is quite the hashtag to go with as a senator from Texas.'

On Sep 30, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
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How to stream the NBA Draft: Follow the NBA Draft picks live

See where your team picks in this year's NBA Draft.

On Jul 29, 2021 by Phil West

Sports
lebron james dunking in space jam a new legacy

‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ is an overstuffed HBO Max infomercial

LeBron James takes the court in the long-awaited 'Space Jam' sequel.

On Jul 19, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture Movies
nba all-star game paul george

How to stream the NBA All-Star Game

The stars align on Sunday evening in Atlanta.

On Mar 7, 2021 by Phil West

Streaming
courtside-karen-lebron-james-beef-explained

‘Courtside Karen’ vs. LeBron James, explained

'Get the f*ck out of here. Don't f*cking talk to my husband like that.'

On Feb 2, 2021 by Kahron Spearman

IRL
LeBron James dunking stream nba live stream nba playoffs live

How to stream NBA games: Live stream the 2021-22 NBA season

Here's how to stream the NBA.

On Jan 19, 2021 by Phil West

Sports

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